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Why Seasons Make No Sense
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陳叔華 posted on 2016/06/09Ever wondered why seasons don't always line up with what you expect? This video dives into the fascinating science and history behind seasons, exploring everything from the Roman calendar to Indigenous traditions and even why sun halos appear! You'll pick up some fantastic advanced vocabulary and learn about cultural depth while understanding why seasons make no sense sometimes.
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time
US /taɪm/
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UK /taɪm/
- Uncountable Noun
- Speed at which music is played; tempo
- Point as shown on a clock, e.g. 3 p.m
- Transitive Verb
- To check speed at which music is performed
- To choose a specific moment to do something
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US /de/
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UK /deɪ/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- A period of 24 hours beginning at midnight
- The period of time when it is light outside
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US /jɪr/
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UK /jə:/
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Unit of time equal to 12 months or 365 or 366 days
- Used to refer to the age of a person
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US /əbˈsɔrb, -ˈzɔrb/
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UK /əb'sɔ:b/
- Transitive Verb
- To take up all attention / energy of something
- To take in a liquid; soak up
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